VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Goodgraded 15/01/2025Ages 4–11161 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in DARWEN, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 161 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/01/2025, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in DARWEN can view St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
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